Suggested state regulations for control of radiation.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

September 19, 1995

Steven C. Collins, Chairman
Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors, Inc.
Division of Radioactive Materials
Department of Nuclear Safety
1035 Outer Park Drive
Springfield, Illinois 62704

Dear Mr. Collins:

This is in further response to your letter of September 8, 1994 concerning the revision of the Suggested State Regulations for Control of Radiation (SSRCR) proposed by the SR-2 Committee of the Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors, Inc. (CRCPD).

Maintenance of radiation exposure records NRC licensee contractors.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

February 23, 1998

Mr. William J. Luksis
Bechtel
9801 Washingtonian Blvd.
Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Dear Mr. Luksis:

This is in response to your letter of January 23, 1998, addressed to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), in which you requested a clarification of the Ionizing Radiation Standard (29 CFR 1910.1096 and 1926.53), and its requirements for maintaining occupational radiation exposure records.

Correct method for calculating whole body dose for ionizing radiation.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

August 4, 1999

Charles H. Rose (MA,MSPH,D(ABSNM))
Executive Director
American Association for Nuclear Cardiology, Inc.
5660 Airport Boulevard
Suite 101
Boulder Colorado 80301

Dear Mr. Rose:

This is in response to your January 19, 1999 letter regarding the measurement of employee exposures to ionizing radiation. We apologize for the delay in our reply.

Video Display Terminals (VDTs) and Radiation

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

January 19, 2000

Ms. Darlene Dreamer
Quality Administrative Assistant
c/o Voss Industries, Inc.
2168 West 25th Street
Cleveland, OH 44113

Dear Ms. Dreamer:

Thank you for your December 10, 1999, letter addressed to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). You requested information regarding the potential health effects of very low radiation emission from computers.

Occupational exposure limits, access restrictions, and posting requirements for airborne radioactive materials.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

December 23, 2002

Ms. Connie K. DeWitte
Chief, Safety and Occupational Health Office
Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Washington, D.C. 20314-1000

Dear Ms. DeWitte:

Workplace exposure limits for ultra-violet radiation

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

February 26, 2003

James R. Bolton, Ph.D.
Executive Director and International Secretary
International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA)
628 Cheriton Crescent, N.W.
Edmonton, AB, Canada T6R 2M5

Dear Dr. Bolton:

Exposure to radon when working in trenches or excavations.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

December 28, 2009

Mr. Thomas Van Hooser
6850 NW 2nd Ave., #29
Boca Raton, FL 33487

Dear Mr. Van Hooser:

Employers using digital radiography must continue to comply with the OSHA standard on ionizing radiation.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

April 3, 2009

Lynne H. Slim
5168 Holly Springs Dr
Douglasville, GA  30135-4953

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